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Holiday shopping data says number of returned purchases will remain high into January

AP Poll Gifts FILE - A person carries a shopping bag in Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) (Matt Rourke/AP)

LEHI, UTAH — A new holiday shopping analysis says the number of returned purchases could rise by up to 35% during the six-day period following Christmas.

That’s compared to the shopping period before the holiday, which shows about a 2% decline in returns compared to last year.

Adobe Analytics says the number of returns should remain high through the first two weeks of January.

So far, consumers have spent over $187B this holiday season, which is a 6% growth over the same time last year.